allegation: a statement saying that someone has done

something wrong or illegal even though this has not been proved.

There is an allegation that President Obama has not always been truthful.

allege: Claim or say that someone has done something illegal or

wrong, typically without proof that this is the case

Afghan officials allege that 65 civilians were killed in a US. military operation.

East Bay Animal Advocates (EBAA) allege in their pamphlet that the chickens used to produce eggs sold by Lunardi's food chain are kept in small cages,

which allows the birds no mobility.

anguish: Severe mental or physical pain or suffering

He experienced the anguish of divorce after 10 years of marriage.

beg: to ask (someone) to give or do something : He begged me for

mercy. Sit down, I beg you.

besieged: to crowd around or surround

• The army beseiged the castle.• Customers have besieged the

company with questions.

judgment: the ability to make a decision or form an opinion

I will use better judgment next time so I won't eat 8 pieces of candy in 5 minutes!

justified: To show or prove to be just, right, or valid

The little boy stole a cookie from his grandma's kitchen but he justified his action by saying he was very hungry.

legitimate: in accordance with established rules, principles, or

standards.

He was an impostor, and his fake license was not legitimate.

perspective: how a specific person sees something; point of view

Her perspective on the whole situation was completely different from mine.

relevant: interesting or related

My comments were not relevant because I misunderstood the topic.

scrutiny: close and continuous watching or guarding

Bring them out into the light and we'll see whose truth withstands scrutiny.

speculation: the contemplation or consideration of some subject;

guessing

There was a lot of speculation in regards to whether he could change his inappropriate behavior.

suppose: to think or hold as an opinion: What do you suppose he

will do?

suspect (noun): a person who is believed to be guilty

The suspect of the crime was the man in the black cloak.